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Owner’s Manual

         Countertop Fryer

The Use and Care Manual is divided into several sections:

The Safety

 

Section

 informs you about significant safety precautions when installing and operating your    

new fryer.  This is a must read section of the manual.

Quick

 

Start and Installation

 

Section

 describes how to unpack the unit, what to save and what to discard,  

installation dimensions, gas and electrical connections and how to identify the primary parts of the  

 

product so you can better understand what’s going on “under the hood”.

How to Use Your Product

 shows you how to light the pilot and set frying temperatures.

the

 

Care and Maintenance 

and

 Troubleshooting and Service Sections

 discuss how to keep your product 

in good operating condition, how to identify what might be going wrong with the unit, and how to  

 

communicate your observations with authorized field service technicians.

Before using your appliance, please read this manual paying special attention to the important safety
instructions located in the next several pages.

ABOUt tHIS  MANUAL

!

DANGER

!

CAUTION

!

This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol alerts 
you to hazards which will result in severe injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices which will result in severe 
personal injury or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in minor 
personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

!

Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in severe 
personal injury or death.

cALIFORNIA PROPOSItION 65 WARNING

The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances known by the State of 

California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.  California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure 

to such substances.  To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the Owners Manual, 

ensuring you provide proper ventilation when cooking with gas.

Summary of Contents for AFCT-15

Page 1: ...OP FRYER MODEL NUMBERS AFct 15 PROFESSIONAL QUALITY COOKING EQUIPMENT 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com DESIGN CLASS FUNCTION 2012 America...

Page 2: ...______________________ Serial Number ___________________________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________________________ Installed By __________________________ Install Date ________...

Page 3: ...you should encounter any sort of problem turn to the section of the manual entitled Troubleshooting for a quick solution or guidance regarding the next step required to get back to tip top condition T...

Page 4: ...Manual 2 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure 3 Rating Plate 3 Clearances 3 INSTALLATION 4 7 Gas Utility Connections Standards Codes 4 Instructions 4 Fryers with Casters 4 Wiring Diagram 5 Models and Part...

Page 5: ...tructions for local inspectors and for future use WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call...

Page 6: ...d how to communicate your observations with authorized field service technicians Before using your appliance please read this manual paying special attention to the important safety instructions locat...

Page 7: ...15 999999 CO9999 GAS TYPE NAT TANK ID 2 MAN PRESS IN W C 4 0 INPUT BTU HOUR BURNER CLEARANCES NON COMB COMB 30 000 BACK SIDES 0 0 6 6 SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS USING 6 ADJ LEGS O...

Page 8: ...I 3 5KPa The gas supply line must be at least 3 4 ID inside dimensions size as the gas inlet of the appliance INSTRUCTIONS The area around the appliance must be keep free and clear of combustibles suc...

Page 9: ...CK WHITE RED WHITE COM NC NO HI LIMIT SWITCH NO C THERMOSTAT CAPILARY BULB CAPILARY BULB 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 OFF P I L O T ON OFF WHITE TP TH TH BLACK WIRING DIAGRAM Owner s Manual Counterto...

Page 10: ...rtop Fryer 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com 6 COUNTERTOP FRYER DESCRIPTION AFCT 15 Basket Hanger 1 Baskets 2 Rack Screen 1 Burners 1 Drai...

Page 11: ...ent and accessible 0 Gas Supply line properly sized 0 Gas Supply pressure checked 0 Operating pressure checked 0 All connections checked for leaks INSTALLATION CHECKLIST This checklist has been develo...

Page 12: ...and the temperature that you cook at will determine how long the fryer oil can be used most can last up to 100 hours Depending on the menu and local eating patterns fryers will usually be operated at...

Page 13: ...vice before moving the appliance for cleaning and servicing 3 Drain the fryer into a filtered pan or steel container Flush out sediment at the bottom of fryer with liquid oil 4 Close the drain valve a...

Page 14: ...Manual Countertop Fryer 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com 10 27 26 25 7 21 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 18 17 22 24 23 28 20 16 15 14 5 2 4 3 1 6 A...

Page 15: ...llivolt AF 16 71658 Bracket Thermostat AFCT 16GA Aluminized 17 71661 Top Hinge Assembly 18 A32013 KNOB RX Thermostat AF Series 19 A24000 Elbow Orifice Mixr 3 8C 3 8 27 20 A11114 Pilot 3CH 6 016 Nat Ga...

Page 16: ...ugh Unit preheats to 350 F in about ten minutes Thermostat may be defective Unit will require service Too little gas pressure dirty gas line Call for authorized service SYMPTOM General frying problems...

Page 17: ...Notes 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com...

Page 18: ...Notes 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com...

Page 19: ...Notes 13592 Desmond St Pacoima CA 91331 818 897 0808 tel 888 753 9898 toll free www americanrange com...

Page 20: ...certified licensed contractor Failure to comply will void any written or implied warranty Should the equipment require service during the standard warranty period the receipt proving certified instal...

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